Classis Conection LLC is a mail order camera company that specializes in collectable, new and used professional camera gear, as well as meeting the needs of the everyday camera user. We have a reputation for honest and conservative grading on used gear. One of our specialities is locating that rare, desired camera piece you've wanted for your collection. Many items are located on a per request basis.

Our reputation is for fair dealing, honesty, professionalism, fast delivery, attractive and competitive pricing. We like to think of ourselves as the Mom and Pop store that cares about the consumer. Sam is the former manager of Tamarkin NY, Inc.. His worldwide reputation and multilanguage skills has enhanced his success in this business. Sam specializes in his thorough and professional explanation of all the equipment. He will spend as long as necessary on the phone until all your questions are answered.

We are authorized US dealers for Leica, Hasselblad, Contax, Yashica, Minox, Billingham, and Varta battaries. We also sell Nikon, Canon, Minolta, Zeiss and more. We are proud members of The Leica Historical Society.

Feel free to e-mail or call us with your photographic needs.

All our Used Photo merchandise comes with a 90 day warranty, and may be returned within 14 days (less shipping).

Manufacturers' Warranties . Leica and Contax offer a three-year limited warranty on their cameras and lenses with only one exception. The warranty on Leica auto focus cameras is one year.
In addition, Leica offers an unusual additional warranty, the Leica 3 Year "No-Fault" Passport Program.
For three years, on any new Leica M6, and on all Leica full-size Ultra binoculars, you are fully protected against any defect or damage, including breakage, water damage, fire or any accidental damage. Just send in the pieces, and you will be fully protected by this unparalleled "no-fault" protection. There is, moreover, a lifetime warranty against defects in material or workmanship on all Leica binoculars.

Please contact us for any information about our grading policy

Mint - Like new, no signs of use or wear
Near Mint - Only one or two insignificant signs of use
Ex++ - Excellent, only very slight marks from use
Ex+ - Better than average, used but not abused
Ex - Average condition, signs of normal use
Very Good - Well-used but working fine

Product availability and prices subject to change without notice. No responsibility is assumed for typographical errors in pricing or product descriptions.

New From Leica

LEICA VIEWFINDER MAGNIFIER M 1.25x (Click for more info)
(The new LEICA VIEWFINDER MAGNIFIER M 1.25x is an equally practical and easy to use small accessory which facilitates considerably easier picture composition with telephoto lenses by enlarging the central area of the viewfinder image by 25%. At the same time it increases focusing accuracy.

The LEICA MOTOR M (Click for more info)
From zero to three pictures in one second - the LEICA MOTOR M In professional photography, there are numerous occasions where a rapid succession of exposures with minimally changed settings is very desirable, without taking the camera away from your eye. That’s the reason why a compact and quiet motor was designed which is activated by the camera’s shutter release button, and is capable of producing picture sequences of up to 3 images per second. The combination of camera, motor and lens forms a well-balanced unit with extremely pleasant handling characteristics. The motorized film advance provides the photographer with a choice of two speeds: 1.5 and 3 shots per second. The slower mode permits notice-ably more quiet and thus less conspicuous photographing.

LEICA VIEWFINDER for 21/24/28 mm lenses (Click for more info)
The new LEICA VIEWFINDER for 21/24/28 mm lenses combines perfect optical performance with practical handling, as the selection of the framing for all three focal lengths can be carried out without changing the viewfinder. The robust all-metal construction will stand up to the hardest professional use. The classic round design harmonises perfectly with the LEICA M system.

New Leica M6 TTL (Click for more info)
Now successful for many years, the LEICA M6 has been improved by a new important technical feature: Flash photography with the LEICA M6 TTL-models will now be more reliable and convenient yet. The new LEICA SF20 and all dedicated flash units in the SCA-3000 System can be used in combination with the adapter SCA 3501. A flash symbol in the viewfinder signals flash readiness and sufficient flash exposure. A further improvement long desired for, is the inverted setting direction of the shutter speed dial. In addition, this dial has been enlarged and is now much easier to handle. When setting the correct exposure, both the aperture ring and the shutter speed dial can now be turned in the direction the triangular LEDs indicate. In order to facilitate absolutely precise exposure setting, a round LED was added between the two triangular LEDs. All these improvements were integrated by increasing the height of the top plate by a mere 2 mm.
The advantages of the LEICA M6 TTL-models:
TTL-flash metering New, enlarged shutter speed dial with inverted setting direction Off-Position on shutter speed dial to turn off the electronics New viewfinder displays: round LED for correct exposure, flash symbol for flash readiness etc. These new models will replace the previous versions of the LEICA M6.

LEICA 0-SERIES (Click for more info)
LEICA 0-SERIES - faithful to the original from 1923/24. Lavish manufacture - Authenticity in terms of dimensions, shape, surfaces, engravings and materials. Love of detail - For example the typical black lacquer finish of external brass components like the top plate, baseplate, knurled knobs and lens mount. Fascinating technology - The exposure time selection, film loading on to a take-up spool and film rewinding are all faithful to the original. Powerful optics - Leitz Anastigmat 50 mm f/3.5 in a collapsible mount with a bayonet lock for the extended position.

LEICA TRI-ELMAR-M 28-35-50 mm f/4 ASPH. (Click for more info)
Fine-tuned for universal applications – the LEICA TRI-ELMAR-M 28-35-50 mm f/4 ASPH. As a new, yet not so new lens (the first series was already introduced in 1998) the LEICA TRI-ELMAR-M 28-35-50 mm f/4 ASPH. lens of the 2000 vintage retains all the strengths of the “old” LEICA TRI-ELMAR while featuring completely redesigned mechanical components. The proven optical system of eight elements in six groups was retained and complemented by newly re-fined mechanical details: the click stops on the focal length selector ring were improved, a concave finger grip was added on the focusing ring, the depth of field scale shows the range of sharpness for all three focal lengths and the reduction of the filter diameter permits a better view through the viewfinder. For the first time, the use of a polarizing filter is now possible by means of the accessory adapter for polarizing filter E 67/E 49 and an E 67 polarizing filter. This will enable you to achieve even richer colors and reflections can be effectively reduced.

Leica M6 TTL Titanium Set with 35/2mm , 50/2mm and 90/2 Apo NEW !!
Please Call to order.
The series is limited worldwide to 1,000 cameras and 500 of each lens. Deliveries are expected the end of November - Order early per allocations M6 TTL 0.72 Titan price $2695.00 cat #10435 M-35 f2.0 ASPH Titan Price $1695.00 Cat #11609 M-50 f2.0 Titan price $1295.00 Cat # 11624 APO-M-90 f2.0 ASPH Titan $2295.00 cat#11632

LEICA SUPER-ELMARIT-R 15mm f/2,8 ASPH
This lens compliments the range of the high performance Leica R-lenses with an extraordinary extreme wide angle focal length. 11326 R-15mm f/2.8 ASPH.$4,895 The lens can be characterized by the following improvements compared to the former LEICA SUPER ELMAR R 15mm f/3.5: Highest optical performance thanks to aspherical lens elements. ½ stop faster compared to the earlier SUPER-ELMAR-R 15mm f/3.5. More compact and more lightweight (25 oz. compared to 32 oz.). Constant length of the lens thanks to internal focusing. Built-in four-filter-turret. (NDx1 neutral-density filter, KB 12 blue color-conversion filter, yellow-green filter, orange filter) Very low distortion. Very low vignetting for a extreme wide-angle lens Low curvature of field. As a result of the extremely large angle of view and the characteristic perspective rendition, the new LEICA SUPER-ELMARIT-R 15mm f/2,8 ASPH. is particularly well suited for landscape and architectural photography, as well as for reproducing any wide angle close focusing situation. The very short close focusing distance of only 7.1 inches also provides for realistic portrayal of small models.

The Leica Products (Click for more info)

Contax 645 AF
Type SLR Autofocus System Camera for the 4.5 x 6 cm format
Mount Exclusive Contax 645 mount
AF System TTL phase difference detection, viewfinder information via a focus indicator. AF modes include S–Single Autofocus with Focus Lock and C–Continuous Autofocus. AF Metering Range EV1–EV18 (ISO 100) Shutter Electronically controlled focal plane shutter, auto 32–1/4000 second, manual 8–1/4000 second, B plus special mechanical B setting. special mechanical B setting
Shutter Release Electromagnetic, connection for cable release
Exposure Modes:
Aperture Priority AE
Shutter Priority AE
Manual Exposure
TTL Flash Control
TTL Pre–Flash Control
Manual Flash Control
Metering Modes Average Center–Weighted and Spot Metering, AE lock/EV lock
Metering Range Average EV 1–21, Spot EV 3–18
ISO Range 6–6400 manual setting, also equipped with Barcode Reading device for automatic ISO setting
Exposure Compensation Manual +/–2 EV (in 1/3 steps) or Automatic Bracketing Control (A.B.C.) +/– 0.5EV or +/– 1.0EV. A.B.C. can be done in Single or Continuous exposure mode
TLA Flash Modes Automatic switch–over to X–synch with flash ready Shutter curtain synch and activation of flash unit via shutter release possible with suitable TLA flash units
Flash Connection Via hot–shoe (on top of AE Prism) or cable (standard and TLA socket)
Viewfinder AE Prism Finder (with Long Point) shows 95% of image format, magnification 0.8x (with 80mm standard lens/–1 diopter), with integrated diopter correction (+1 to –2D) and eyepiece shutter. Optional Waist Level Finder is also available
Focusing Screen Standard full Matte Screen, optional accessory focusing screens are also available
Viewfinder Information Shutter Speed, Aperture, Flash Ready, Metering Mode, Frame Counter, A.B.C. and Exposure Compensation, Self–Timer countdown, end of film indicator, Exposure adjustment/metering control (analog scale), Focus Display, Battery Check
Film Back System Standard insert for 120/220 Film, vacuum film insert for 220 film is also available
Film Transport Automatic transport to frame number 1, single or continuous advance (max 1.6 frames per second possible)
Self–Timer 2 or 10 second delay with blinking LED signal, may be canceled during countdown
Frame Counter Additive, automatic resetting type
Multiple Exposures Unlimited, via Multiple Exposure Lever
Mirror–up Available by using Mirror Lock–up Button
Data Imprinting Outside image field imprinting of shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation value, exposure mode, lens type, film type
Battery One six volt 2CR5 Lithium Battery
Dimensions 141 W x 138.5 H x 145.5mm
Weight 22 ounces (without battery)

Contax N1
The newest addition to the Contax family boasts technological highlights not found in any other camera system. It also incorporates several "World's First Features": 5 Point Wide Array Diagonal Focus System Fine Focus ABC (Auto Bracketing Control) Liquid Crystal Display Viewfinder (optional) Contax is also launching four N-mount lenses (three of which incorporate Ultra Sonic Motors), newly developed by Carl Zeiss for use with the N1: Vario-Sonnar T* 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 Vario-Sonnar T* 70-300mm F4-5.6 Planar T* 50mm F1.4 Makro-Planar T* 100mm F2.8 Additionally, by utilizing the NAM-1 Mount Adapter, the Contax N1 can use all 7 of the Carl Zeiss T* Medium Format Lenses from the 645. Plus in the Spring, we will be launching two additional lenses for the system: Planar 85mm F1.4 Vario-Sonnar 17-35mm F2.8

Contax T3
The Contax T3 with Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 35 f2.8 lens is available now. It is an elegantly sleek and super compact autofocus/manual focus camera, with Program and Aperture Priority modes, five flash modes, 2-second and 10-second self-timer selection, built-in lens cover and finished in silver-toned titanium. It is just slightly larger than the Contax T ix, and offers 1/1000 top shutter speed in AE mode, an ISO range of 25-5000, 2-stop exposure compensation in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments, ability to utilize T vs type filters with a adapter, an optional accessory databack, and an optional accessory flash adapter (with electronic connections). The T3 incorporates an external passive AF system, as well as offering an infrared assist beam for precise focusing in the MF mode.
CONTAX T3 Titanium finish $699.00
Contax T3 Black Finish $749.00

Fincam S3
In Stock
Type: Digital still camera with record, playback, and erase modes. Recording media: SD Memory Card, Multi-Media Card (MMC) Recording Capacity (Guideline) and Image Dimensions in Pixels (when using 16MB SD Memory Card, all pictures taken in the same mode). Super Fine: About 10 (2048 x 1536) Fine: About 20 (2048 x 1536) Normal: About 64 (1024 x 768) TIFF-RGB (non-compressed): About 1 (2048 x 1536) Movies (15 seconds each): About 2 (320 x 240) Image Format: Complies with JPEG standard (Exif ver. 2.1) DCF Standard (Design Rule for camera File systems),supports DPOF. DCF is an abbreviation for "Design rule for Camera File systems", a standard of the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association defined with the purpose of facilitating the transfer of digital camera files between related digital devices. Pickup Device: 1/1.8" square-pixel interlace readout system CCD with 3,340,000 pixels gross, 3,240,000 effective. Lens: 2x optical zoom lens, f=8.0 mm - 15.2 mm (35 mm camera equivalent approximately 38 mm - 76 mm, F2.8-3.5 Focusing Range (measured from front lens surface): About 90 cm - infinity. In Macro Mode: About 10 cm - 90 cm (at wide-angle setting). Exposure Control/ Metering Method: CCD multi-area evaluation,center-weighted, and spot metering. Control Method: Programmed AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Long Exposure modes. Exposure Compensation: +2.0 EV to -2.0 EV (in 1/3 steps). Aperture Control: Automatic, or manually settable to F2.8 or F6.2. Automatic Exposure Linkage Range: EV6 to EV16 (at equivalent ISO 64). White Balance: Automatic, manual (preset),outdoor (daylight/clouds), indoor Tungsten/Fluorescent). Shutter: CCD electronic shutter and programmed electronic shutter with independent aperture control (1 sec-1/2000 sec, 2 sec, 4 sec, 8 sec). Focusing control: Video feedback auto-focusing (single AF, continuous AF modes), and manual focusing. Viewfinder: True image zoom viewfinder. Flash: Built-in flash, recycling time about 6 seconds (on full battery charge, at room temperature, based on Kyocera testing standards). Flash range about 90 cm - 2 meters. Recording Modes: Flash modes (auto flash, red-eye reduction, forced flash, no flash, red-eye reduction forced flash*); macro recording mode, landscape recording mode; color modes (color, B/W, sepia); white balance (Auto, daylight, tungsten, cloudy, fluorescent, preset); AE modes (programmed, F2.8; F6.2); focus (AF/MF); long-exposure (OFF/2 sec/4 sec/8 sec); sensitivity (standard/2x/4x); metering modes (evaluation; center-weighted; spot). * Settable during long-exposure mode. Playback modes: Multiple image display; protect; erase (single image); all erase (erases all images in folder DCIM); image rotation (right/left 90 degrees); slide show; DPOF setting. *Note that files (and folders) recorded on other manufacturer's cameras and devices cannot be erased by this camera. Setup modes: Date; memory card format; electronic tone ON/OFF; auto power off setting function ON/OFF and time setting (time until camera power turns off automatically); AF mode selection (continuous or single-image); mode lock ON/OFF (preserves mode setting data); digital zoom ON/OFF; display language setting (Japanese/English); video output standard (NTSC/PAL); file number reset; default reset. LCD monitor: Built-in, 1.5" 110,000-pixel polysilicon TFT color LCD monitor; size: 521x218 pixels.

New from Hasselblad

XPAN Technical Description & Specifications
The Hasselblad XPan is a new camera model developed by Hasselblad in cooperation with Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd. It provides a dual-format facility without the need to change film. It uses 35mm size film to produce the standard 24 x 36 mm format as well as 24 x 65 mm panorama format. This full panorama format camera - there is no masking of the film to achieve a panorama effect - produces a width equivalent to the medium format, with all the inherent picture quality. The Hasselblad name ensures the superb quality throughout for this innovative new model in an expanding branch of the Hasselblad system. The camera body is robustly built from aluminum and titanium for professional level use and is partly clad in synthetic rubber for an ergonomic grip. Weighing only around 950 g with the 45 mm lens and being the size of a 35mm camera, it sits comfortably in the hand. The host of automatic features also reinforces the 35mm feel of handling though the manual override ensures professional demands for 100% control.

Viewing and focusing are by way of bright-frame viewfinder and coupled rangefinder.Viewfinder information is adjusted automatically according to the focal length of lens as well as an automatic parallax adjustment for close shots. No accessories or manual adjustments are necessary, so changing lenses is rapid and trouble-free.

Two lenses are available - the Hasselblad 4/45 mm and the Hasselblad 4/90 mm. Both have been specifically formulated for this new development and have been designed to the latest in lens construction and technology. The metallic casing is finished in black and houses the multi-coated elements (8 and 9 resp.) producing top of the range performance in resolution and contrast. The lenses are designed with the covering power of medium format lenses - the panorama format exceeds the width of 6x6 cm - and they are remarkably light and compact for such demands. They have rear bayonet fittings for camera attachment and front bayonet fittings for lens shade attachment. The aperture range is f/4 - f/22 in half stops with both lenses.

Technical Specification Camera Type:
Camera Type: Coupled rangefinder with interchangeable lenses.
Design: Aluminum and titanium camera body.
Viewfinder: Bright frame viewfinder (ambient light), automatic parallax compensation, automatic standard/panorama switchover via format selector, automatic bright frame switchover according to lens fitted, integral LED exposure metering indications. Field of view 85% or more.
Focusing: Lens helicoid interlocked to coupled rangefinder.
Film Transport: Pre-wind type, automatic positioning according to format, automatic wind-on, automatic rewind. Single frame and continuous.
Film Type: 35 mm
Format: 24 x 36 mm and 24 x 65 mm
Frames per Roll 36, 24 and 12 frames in normal format or 21, 13 and 6 frames in panorama format from 36 exp, 24 exp and 12 exp cassette respectively
Exposure Counter LCD. Automatic, shows remaining frames for both formats. Illuminated. Panorama format indication.
Shutter: Focal plane shutter, B, 8 s - 1/1000 s, flash synchronization from B - 1/125 s. Activated by button or cable release socket. 1 EV step control on manual, 1/12 EV step control on automatic, self timer with 10 s delay.
Exposure Control: TTL measured at shutter plane, center weighted averaging system, aperture priority automatic/manual switchover, ISO 25 - 3200 sensitivity, +/- 1/3 EV accuracy, EV4 (f/4) - EV19 (f/22) (ISO 100).
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2EV at 1/2EV step intervals.
Auto Bracketing: 0.5EV or 1.0EV step intervals. Order: standard, under, over.
Film Speed: Auto DX setting and manual setting.
LCD Information: Illuminated. ISO, Tv, auto bracketing, self-timer, battery check, otal exposure counter.
Batteries: CR2 x 2 (6v total).
External Dimensions: Camera body: 43.5 mm L x 166mm W x 82mm H. 45mm lens: 47 mm L, Ø60 mm . 90 mm lens: 73 mm L, Ø60 mm.
Weight: Body: 720g (without batteries). 45 mm lens: 235 g. 90 mm lens: 365 g.
Lenses: Hasselblad 4/45 mm: bayonet fitting, f/2 - f/22, 6 components, 8 elements, focusing range 0.7 - infinity m, filter Ø49 mm. Angle approx equal to 25 mm lens in 35mm camera terms when camera set at panorama format.
Hasselblad 4/90 mm: bayonet fitting, f/2 - f/22, 7 components, 9 elements, focusing range 1.0 - infinity m, filter Ø49 mm. Angle approx equal to 50 mm lens in 35mm camera terms when camera set at panorama format.